Let Your County Board Members Know You Support Wind Energy
Major Anti-Wind Forces Are Threats to Clean Energy Projects We All Need NOW
Peoria and Stark counties could have the many benefits of large annual local tax payments for schools and county services for decades ahead, in addition to clean energy power for tens of thousands of homes.
Community Conversations on Climate: Shaping Policy on Clean Energy
The HOI Group of the Sierra Club joined with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition and its partners to promote an ambitious environmental agenda that includes shaping policy on clean energy, clean buildings and clean transportation.
ADM CO2 Sequestration Deep Injection Monitoring Wells Fail
ADM knew in 2022 that they had a carbon dioxide monitoring well problem but they did not inform EPA. The public first learned of this when a U.S. EPA Violation Notice issued to ADM was made public by the press on September 13, 2024.
Common Cause: HOI Sierra Group and Peoria Young Adult Social Meetup (YASM)
Our Heart of Illinois region is blessed in having organizations that share similar values. One such group is the Peoria Area Young Adult Social Meetup (YASM.) Alexander Chan, coordinator of YASM helped promote our recent program on clean buildings.
| HOI Group Meetings and Events |
Meet Your Conservationists |
In-Person / VIRTUAL Forest Park Nature Center 5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria Heights |
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Come and meet two of our community’s top conservation professionals and find out how they are educating the public and helping residents and landowners while working to protect our natural resources. Josh Joseph is a Conservation Specialist with the Peoria County Soil and Water Conservation District. His job is to provide free assistance to landowners with state and federal conservation programs that help to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and increase wildlife habitat. Pete Fandel is Professor of Agriculture at Illinois Central College where he is a researcher studying water quality and soil management and teaches courses in soil science, crop science and livestock evaluation. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for a "meet and greet" with refreshments. Program and streaming begins at 6:30 p.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link for the virtual presentation of this event. |
We share your worries for the future. So very much is at stake it is overwhelming from local to world concerns. But you are a member or friend of Sierra Club and Sierra has not stopped working. We will not stop advocating for a healthier environment for our families and for our future. Please know that your Sierra membership matters. Your support by clicking an email alert, making a phone call, or helping in any way you can is needed and makes a difference. Please know you as a Sierra member are key to enabling Sierra Club continues.
Please take time outside for your own peace and renewal. Please know you have friends who care with you for this precious, beautiful planet. Find Joy! There is beauty around for you to see and find strength for each day. Seasons are changing for new delights ahead!
- Joyce Blumenshine